iOS 26 Accused of Copying Pixel: Google Highlights 3 Features
Google claims iOS 26 copied three Pixel features—Live Translate, Hold Assist, and Call Screening—in a bold new ad.
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iOS 26 Accused of Copying Pixel: Google Highlights 3 Features Did iOS 26 Copy Android Features? Here's What Google Says Apple recently unveiled iOS 26, introducing a suite of AI-powered tools to improve user experience. But in a fresh jab at Apple, Google released a new ad suggesting iOS 26 is simply playing catch-up—specifically by copying three Android features already available on Pixel devices. The ad, part of Google's humorous #BestPhonesForever campaign, playfully highlights Live Translate , Hold Assist , and Call Screening —all of which have been available on Pixel phones for years. So, did Apple really copy Android with iOS 26? Here's a closer look at what the ad claims and how each feature compares. Image : Google Live Translate in iOS 26 vs. Pixel's Longstanding Feature Google first introduced Live Translate with the Pixel 6 in 2021. The feature allowed users to auto-translate text messages and phone calls in real time, helping people communicate seamlessly across language barriers. Fast forwa…
